Kadi Patta benefits for hair growth and premature greying

Kadi Patta benefits for hair growth and premature greying

Curry leaves which are also known as Kadi Patta or Curry leaves has lots of benefits for hair growth e.g. long, strong, healthy and shining etc. Curry leaves are also famous for its aromatic flavor and part of many Asian dishes. In India and Pakistan Curry leaves are commonly known as Kadi Patta, Curry Patta or sweet neem leaves. 

A Curry leaf contains iron, calcium, vitamin C and phosphorus. Kadi leaves are also high in proteins, carbohydrates and fibers. Curry leaves are high in beta carotenes that is highly beneficial for hair since the hair strands are also made up of amino acids which are the building blocks of proteins.

Do you know how Curry Patta can help us in darkening the white or grey hair and hair growth? Be happy this post is dedicated to share how we can use the Curry leaves for hair issues and problems and how we can get rid of premature grey hair.

Using Curry leaves for treating premature greys/white hair

If you are worried because of hair whitening then Kadi Patta is natural remedy to cure premature greying of hair or hair whitening. Teenagers are also facing hair whitening these days due to stress unhealthy diet and pollution etc. Here I am sharing a amazing home remedy to avoid the hair whitening naturally.

Take fresh leaves ¼ cup or if you are taking dried leaves make their powder. Get ¼ cup of almond oil and ¼ cup of mustard oil and add powder of one fourth cup of dried kari Patta or fresh Curry leaves in oil. Cook it on low flam for 15 minutes. Make sure oil should not be turned black. Now cool down the warm oil. Strain the oil and store in a glass or plastic bottle. Use it minimum thrice a week to get rid of the hair loss. Massage the scalp and hair and leave it overnight. Wash the hair in the morning with mild shampoo. Warm up the oil before every use so oil may absorbed into the scalp deeply and easily.

Also see lots of hair masks to get rid of hair whitening 13-home-remedies-for-gray-hair-treatment

Use of Curry leaves / Kadi Patta for hair growth

Curry leaves can improve hair growth and make them healthier and shining. It is also used to avoid hair loss. These leaves are rich source of Vitamin B, which is good for the hair roots. It helps in the growth of new healthier, stronger and denser hairs. Here I am sharing a wonderful hair tonic recipe which is definitely excellent home remedy to avoid the hair loss and excellent hair growth. It has the vital component which enhances hair growth and minimizes the hair fall.Take half cup of Curry Patta and cup of coconut oil. Add Curry leaves in coconut oil and cook it on low flam for 20 to 25 minutes. Make sure oil should not be turned black. Now cool down the oil. Strain this oil and preserve it in a glass jar. You can use it daily or minimum thrice a week to get rid of the hair loss. This oil will not only help you to cure hair fall but also faster the hair growth. You can use this oil every night and take shower in the morning.
Also see onoion for hair growth  Use onion juice for hair growth

Kadi Patta or Curry leaves hair Mask

In this modern era of glamour and fashion hair beauty has been focused with various hair brands, shampoos, oils, Conditioners and hair masks. Hair mask plays an essential role for maintaining hair healthy, attractive, shining smooth, healthy and stronger hair. Curry leaves has multiple benefits and its hair mask not only make the hair attractive, shining smooth, healthy and stronger but also prevents the premature greying of hair.

Mix powder of Curry leaves, Shikakai powder and Amla powder in equal amount combination should be about 1 cup. Soak this powder in 1 and half cups of water and boil it for 10 minutes. Let this be cool down and mix properly with the hands. Apply this mask on hair scalp and hair like other hair pack. Leave for one to one and half hour and wash off simply with normal water.

Use of Curry leaves Kadi Patta for hair shining, Smooth and stronger

 If you have frizzy and damaged hair and searching for hair rejuvenater or revitalizer to makes the hair shining, smooth and stronger then Kadi Patta or Curry leaves is best option for nourishing dry and damaged hair. Take some Curry leaves and boil them until water remains half. Let it cool. Use this water to rinse the hair after the shampoo. This will add shine and strengthen the hair. Washing hair with this water will not only cure split ends, dry and damage hair but also nourish and make them shinning, smooth and healthier.

Curry leaves for treating dandruff:

As we know Curry leaves are excellent product for promoting hair growth and treating hair fall. Curry leaves also cure dandruff. Curry leaves are rich source of anti-oxidants. They keep hair scalp moisturized and helps to get rid of dead scalp follicles which are primary cause of dandruff. Just grind fresh Curry leaves with fresh milk and make smooth paste. Apply this hair pack and wait for half hour after that washing it off with simple water. You can use this hair pack regularly for preventing dandruff.

Other uses of Kadi Patta:

Curry leaves are used in many asian dishes to add flavour. Curry leaves has aromatic characteristic properties, therefore plant has uses in spas and health clinics as facial products, soap making, perfumes, body lotions, aromatherapy, scent, body fragrance, air fresheners,  bath and massage oils and hair treatments

you may also check hair growth using onion juice in urdu
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For Curry leaves benefits in Urdu click on the link

Curry leaves benefits in Urdu

Is Psyllium husk or isabgol safe during pregnancy

Is Psyllium husk or isabgol safe during pregnancy

Isabgol has a lot of health benefits but still many people are afraid of taking it during pregnancy. Using isabgol during pregnancy is considered safe if used properly. Taking Psyllium husk or isabgol for treating constipation is common in India-Pakistan while constipation during pregnancy has been noted in half of all pregnant women and various women suffer from constipation at some stage in their pregnancy. A number of women face this issue in the entire pregnancy. 

There are many reasons of  constipation occurs in pregnancy which includes hormonal causes, lack of activity,  lack of  nutrition and fluids, lack of iron and zinc or pressure by uterus etc.  The condition usually starts in the 1st trimester of pregnancy which relieved during second trimester and again during 3rd trimester of pregnancy.

Psyllium husk is generally known as Isabgol in Pakistan and India. Isabgol is skin or husk of Plantago ovato plants seeds. Isabgol is natural laxative presented and could be safely drink in pregnancy. 

Isabgol is mostly used with water and become mucilaginous as psyllium husk swells and expands in water.

The husk or Isabgol is good source of herbal fibre which passes through the intestines and treats constipation.

Elaichi ka Sharbat (Cardamom Drink) recipe benefits

Elaichi ka Sharbat (Cardamom Drink) Recipe Benefits

Sharbat e Elaichi Receipe and Benefits

Sharbat e elaichi is one of the favorite drinks to beat the summer heat and frequent thirst. It is excellent cooling drink for digestive system, kidney, heart, lungs, respiratory system and skin. It is blood purifier. Eating cardamom or drinking Elaichi Sharbat can help us for treating following diseases and medical issues:-

     ·        Sore Throat
·        Respiratory Infections
·        Bleeding disorders
·        Cough Cold and asthma
·        Bad breath
·        Excessive thirst
·        Throat irritation
·        Flatulence
·        Hiccup
·        Indigestion
·      Excessive urination, Urinary retention and Pus in urine
·        Heart diseases
·        Asthma

      ·        Heartburn and burning sensation in the abdomen and Stomachache

      ·        Leucorrhea
·        Nausea and vomiting

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Recipe of Cardamom drink or Homemade Sharbat Elaichi recipe

Sharbat e Elaichi or Cardamom Drink is very beneficial in summer season. with lemon juice it gives very unique taste and flavor while green color attracts eyes. 

Ingredients

Cardamom (elaichi/Ilachi  pod ): 50gram                               

Sugar: ¾ kg

Green Food Color: a pinch

Water: ½ kg

Lemon: ½ kg

Recipe:

Make cardamom (elaichi/Ilachi) powder. Cook cardamom powder in water until water remain half. Now add lemon juice in that and strain the water with strainer or cloth. Add sugar in the water and cook again. Cook the water and sugar on slow heat and stir frequently. When water started thicken, preserve the mixture in glass bottle or jar. You can enjoy cardamom drink by adding 2 tbsp of syrup in one glass water. Mix sugar and ice as your taste.

Health benefits of Choti Elaichi or Green Cardamom

Health benefits of Choti Elaichi or Green Cardamom

Health benefits of eating Elaichi 

Cardamom has numerous benefits. It is famous for its medical properties of treating digestive system, respiratory system, kidneys, skin issues, blood purification, recurrent respiratory infections, asthma, cough, cold, heart problems and a number of related diseases. The whole elaichi with seeds is used in making Cardamom (Elaichi) Sharbat and Tea. It is considered as digestive stimulant, Carminative and very aromatic. It is also used in various Indian and Pakistani dishes, recipes and ayurvedic medicines e.g. Sitopaladi Churna. Elaichi can be eaten directly, powdered form and as refreshing Elaichi drink. 

Health Benefits of eating Elaichi Cardamom or drinking Elaichi Sharbat

1.      Cardamom for improving blood circulation:

The surface or outer skin of Green Cardamom Pod is beneficial for improving blood circulation and blood purification.

2.      Mouth freshener or treating Bad Breath (Halitosis):

Elaichi is one of the best breath freshener and reduces bad breath.  It helps to fight against bacterial growth by chewing cardamom pods. Cardamom is good for dental hygiene. The essential oil present in the cardamom helps chronic bronchitis, Dry mouth, and chronic Inflammation of nasal mucosa, sinuses and throat.

3.      Excessive Thirst:

Sharbat E Elaichi is very good for control thirst and its drink can help for avoiding excessive thirst in Ramzan during fasting.

4.      Headache, Vomiting & Nausea:

Cardamom is very beneficial for treating nausea. Just eat cardamom powder for this.

5.      Sour Throat, Asthma & Heartburn:

Eating elaichi and drinking Sharbat e elaichi  is very beneficial for curing Sour throat, asthma and heartburn. Chewing cardamom can help for treating heartburn and sour throat.

6.      Digestive disorders and boosts immunity:

Elaichi is good for digestive disorders .Cardamom drink treats digestive disorder and increase immunity.

7.      Improve memory and brain health:

Chewing cardamom is good for brain health and improves memory.

8.      Pus in urine, Frequent Urination:

Cardamom is good for curing urination problems like pus in urine and frequent urination.

9.      Throat irritation, Cough, Common Cold:

Eating elaichi or drinking elaichi sharbat helps to avoid throat irrations,cough and cold.

10.  Leucorrhea:

Cardamom is ingredient of many ayurvaidic medicines used for curing women problems like leucorrhea and Bleeding disorders.

11.  Lungs health and helps to withdrawal of Nicotine:

Elaichi  is also Good for lungs and helps to withdrawal of Nicotine.

12.  Hiccup:

Cardamom is also used for Hiccup.

13.  Flatulence:

Cardamom is also used for Flatulence.

Elaichi/ Cardamom Plant

Cardamom plant belongs to Herbaceous Perennial and commonly grows in India and Sri- Lanka. The plant has green leafy shoots having height up to 5 to 20 feet or about 10 meter. the plant has flower which become capsule like fruit which contains seeds and called cardamom which is common in spices for its aromatic properties.

Medical properties of Cardamom:

Elaichi has Antioxidant, Diuretic, Antitussive, Antispasmodic, Antiemetic, Expectorant and Antacid properties

Other Names

Botanically Elettaria Cardamomum, in English it is called  Cardamom is Green Cardamom, True Cardamom while Cardamom is also known as , Elachi ,ilachi,Chhoti Elaichi in Urdu and Hindi and Sanskrit Name is : Triputta , Ela, Sukhshamela,

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Gulkand recipe, How to prepare Gulkand at home

Gulkand recipe, How to prepare Gulkand at home

Have you ever eaten preserved rose petals which are also called gulkand in Hindi (India) and Urdu. Gulkand is also available in market but homemade gulkand is considered more beneficial because it is made of fresh and clean rose petals without any chemical input. Gukand has lots of benefits with no side effects if used properly. Here I am sharing a simple recipe of making gulkand at home in few days.

Ingredients:

Rose Petals (Red)                                         250 Gram

Sugar or Misri (candy Sugar)                        250 Gram

Cotton Cloth        

Air tight Jar

Recipe /Method:

Take fresh rose petals wash with water so the dirt removed. Dry these petals with cotton cloth and put a layer in jar then a layer of sugar again a layer of rose petals and a layer of sugar cover with led.

Put this jar under the sun daily from 10:00 am to  4:00 pm while putting in sunlight closed jar with cotton cloth only and in night tightly closed with led.

It will take 3 to 4 weeks in preparation of rose preserve the tasty Gulkand. Enjoy this cooling tonic in all summer season and avoid many health issues e.g. inflammation, redness in eyes ,itching, pitta, hyper acidity, constipation, piles, skin-itching,  nose bleed, muscle pain, dark eye circles, fatigue, acne and skin blemishes.

Note: use wooden spoon for stirring the mixture

Gulqand or Gulkand health benefits (Preserved Rose Petals)

Gulqand or Gulkand health benefits (Preserved Rose Petals)

Gulqand or Gulkand is made from preserving fresh rose petals and sugar or misiri by traditional ayurvedic method. In Urdu and Persian flowers are called gul while qand means sweet or sugary in Persian. Gulqand is also known as Gulkand in Hindi and Urdu and Gül Reçeli in Turkish. It is also considered as rose petals jam and can be eaten with milk and Ice cream.

Gulkand benefits:

    · Gulkand is used to reduce body heat `and made out of selected rose petals by adding misri or sugar.
·    It saves from sunstroke and reduces nostril-bleeding therefore considered one the best cooling agent and tonic. it also treats burning sensations in the soles and palms.
·    Gulqand helps in reducing eye inflammation, redness, acidity, aches, pain, itching, pitta, hyper acidity, nose bleed, constipation, piles, skin-itching, muscle pain, dark circles around the eyes, acne & blemishes, fatigue and many other heat related issues.
·         Gulkand not only reduces and heat in the body but also strengthens teeth & gums.
·         It has powerful antioxidant properties and an excellent rejuvenator.
·         Gulqand is used to treat dysmenorrhoea.
·    Eating gulkand helps in relieving bad menstrual cramps and pain. It is also curer excessive white discharge problem leucorrhea and heavy menstruation.
·         Gulkand improves digestive system and corrects digestive problems.
·         Eating 1 to 2 teaspoons helps to reduce stomach heat.
·         Regular use of Gulqand also treats mouth ulcers and prevents intestine swelling.
·         It used to remove toxins from the body and purifies blood.
·         Further it improves skin complexion and prevents the occurrence of various skin     problems such as whiteheads, acne and boils etc.
·         Eating rose preserves reduces excessive perspiration and foul body odour.
·         It is used to treat water retention problem, as it helps in increasing urine output.
·         Rose Preserves has a calming effect on the nervous system thus helps in reducing stress.

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Health benefits of wheat Daliya-Dalia or Bulgur

Health benefits of wheat Daliya-Dalia or Bulgur

Health benefits of Daliya

There are lots of health benefits of Dalia or bulgur which is known as Porridge in English .Daliya has lots of nutrition in it which makes it perfect diet. Dalia is goods source of fiber and manganese had low fat and calories. It provides protein and being low fat and calories food, daliya provides you important nutrients without adding up pounds into your body and getting fatty therefore daliya is a superb diet for people who wishes to lose weight. Turkish, Middle Eastern. Broken wheat or daliya is very good for digestive system and improves health of digestive tract. 

• It has insoluble fiber that absorbs water and faster elimination of waste.

• Dalia increase Hemoglobin

• Daliya is good for Weight loss

• Broken wheat or dalia is good for treating type 2 diabetes

• Bulgur or dalia makes bones strong

• Dalia is very good source of energy

• Eating daliya can help in decrease breast cancer chances

• Eating Daliya is good for cardiovascular system. it helps to decrease high blood pressure and high cholesterol  

Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin

Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin

Charoli benefits

Charoli is an Indian plant having lots of health benefits for Skin and hairs. Charoli nuts has anti inflammatory properties which reduces itching, Skin blemishes, pain, rashes and other skin related problems. These Charoli seeds or nuts are full of minerals and vitamins that are favorable for skin and hair.

Other Names of Charoli or Chironji:

Charoli is also called with other names such as ‘Cuddapah almond, Saara parrupu in tamil, Chironji , and Chirolo. Punjabi,hindi and urdu it is known as Chironji.The Latin name of charoli is Buchanania lanzan. In Marathi Charoli is known as Chirauli, Chironji, Piryala, Boruda and Char, etc

Benefits of Charoli Seeds/Saara parrupu:

Charoli seeds has lots of medical properties and even leaves, bark, fruits, roots, kernels of the tree has various medicinal properties in treating cold, bowel disorders, premature ejaculation, fever and rheumatism. 

Chironji / Charoli Seeds health benefits for Skin:

Charoli nuts not only provide flawless clear skin but also cure many skin diseases like acne, pimples and skin marks. Charoli seeds are used as scrub. Chronji scrubs are highly beneficial for skin they are very good for reducing facial hair. After few scrub the hairs which left or grow again or come back, they will be the same color as person skin color which makes them hidden, invisible or unnoticeable.

Chiroli Face Scrub:

Take 1 tbsp of Charoli powder add 1 tsp gram flour, or corn flour and few drops of lemon juice apply this scrub on skin for 10 to 20 minutes and remove it after drying the mask. This mask is used as facial scrub to treat oily skin and facial hairs if you had dry skin use milk instead of lemon juice

Charoli seed face mask for glowing skin:

Take 2 tbsp of Charoli seeds soak them in milk for 5 hours or night  make paste after grinding it add a pinch of turmeric powder and mix and apply on skin for 15-20 minutes regularly. This will gives you white glowing and shinning skin and reduce facial hairs gradually.

Charoli or Chironji face pack for blemish and itching skin:

Take one tbsp of Charoli powder and mix it with a tsp of sandalwood powder add few drops of rose water for making paste Apply this paste on your face  for 20-30 minutes. After the mask dry out, Wipe off with moist cloth or cotton. This mask offer cooling effect to your skin.

Saara parrupu or Charoli for skin whitening and anti aging mask:

Mostly Asia people had wheatish skin and try many recipes to get white and glowing skin Charoli mask is very helpful for this purpose. This mask not only gives you fair complexion but also tightens skin and makes it smooth. Take 1 tbsp of Charoli powder add pinch of nutmeg powder and make paste with honey

Charoli or Chironji uses in Asian recipes:

Charoli seeds are also considered part of many Asian sweets like Chironji ki Barfi, piyush,Kheer, shrikhand, halwa, lamb pepper with Chironji, meaty kormas, Gajar ka Meetha, Chironji mutton Hyderabadi Haleem and Malae kofta.

Chironji or Charoli Nutrition Value and origin:

Saara parrupu benefits

The Charoli nuts or seeds are good source of various nutrients like proteins, amino acid, fiber, vitamin B, C, and B2, carbohydrates, maleic acid, cardanol, iron, linoleic acid, calcium  niacin and some water soluble extracts.Charoli is dry fruit and it has a medium-sized evergreen tree that has mostly up to 15m height. This tree is native to India and is found growing widely in Malaysia, Burma and Nepal. The dry forests of Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh,Madhya Pradesh, Mirzapur and Jharkhand are the natural Charoli plants growing hubs of India. 

It is a member of the Anacardiaceae plant family and is also known as Almondette tree. It tastes like almond. . It is an almond-shaped dry fruit, extracted from the bark of the charoli tree. Charoli oil has lots of properties .The kernels of Charoli tree contribute to about 50% of oil and are often used as a substitute for olive oil and almond. Chironji nuts are highly demanded in foreign countries especially European Countries

Health Benefits of Khurboja / Muskmelon

Health Benefits of Khurboja / Muskmelon

Muskmelon fruit has lots of health benefits for skin, diabetes, immune system, constipation, cancer, insomnia, urinary tract infections, ulcers, blood pressure, eye issues, pregnancy issues, lack of appetite, acidity and preventing the formation of kidney stones and heart decease.

Muskmelon is also known as cantaloupe, kharboza, rock melon, sweet melon, khurboza rock melon, Persian melon and khurboja. This Muskmelon in Hindi called “Kharbuja” and Muskmelon in Tamil called “Parangi pazham” ”Thalkumbalam” in Malayalam and in Kannada ”Karboja Hannu” . Besides this Muskmelon have various names such as Venna pandu, Banka bellam Kirnikaayi in telugu.

Khurboja is very common in Asian and tropical countries come in numerous varieties. This fruit cools down body heating effect in summer. This fruit has light yellow color, sometimes with a deeper salmon shades. Muskmelon comes under the melon family ‘curcurbitaceae’ along with cucumber pumpkins and gourds.. Muskmelon has lots of minerals and vitamins e.g. magnesium, sodium, potassium and vitamin A,B,C

Muskmelon for Immunity:

Muskmelon fruit is rich source of powerful antioxidant Vitamin C and boosts immunity by stimulating the white blood cells. White Blood Cells help natural defense mechanism as they prevent from infections that attack the body.

Muskmelon for Skin Issues:

Muskmelon is very good anti-ageing natural product and effectively fight against free radicals in the body that damage skin and responsible for premature ageing. Therefore, eating muskmelon can help keep pre-mature ageing. Muskmelons are food for skin issues and diseases. It treats acne and eczema and makes skin healthy. Tips or recipe for treating eczema, you must consume 1 kg muskmelon thrice a day for around 40 days. at the start, melons three kilograms melons supposed to be taken for three days. The quantity is then increased by 1 kg each day till the hunger is settle.

Khurboja for Blood Pressure:

Muskmelon is rich source of potassium which helps in controlling blood pressure and keeps heart healthy. Kharboja fruit also prevents hypertension and put a stop to sodium from harming the body. Cantaloupes or muskmelon had adenosine which is beneficial for the heart as it has blood thinning properties.

Khurboja for Pregnant women

Khurboja for Pregnant women:

Muskmelon is amazing fruit for pregnant women as it contains folic acid which is very good for pregnant women and baby healthy. Its high content of folacin or folic acid prevents the neural tube fault that happens in the 2nd week of pregnancy. High folate or folacin content ensures the proper production of new cells and safeguard them, in during DNA and RNA. Muskmelon. It grows on the ground surface therefore use after washing them and always select big juicy and fresh fruit.

  

Muskmelon for eye sight:

Khurboja is rich in beta carotenes it helps in retain healthy eyesight. When we consumed, these beta carotenes get converted into Vitamin A which helps in improving eye vision.

Khurboja for Cancer:

As the fruit has Vitamin C and beta-carotene that prevents cancer

Cantaloupe Insomnia:

Cantaloupe for constipation:

Muskmelon is good for treating constipation.

Nutrition Value of Muskmelon:

Here are some nutrition benefits of khuboja

Cholesterol:      0 mg

Carbohydrate:  12 g

Protein:              1 g

Dietary Fiber:    1 g

Sodium:             23 mg

Vitamin B6:      <1 mg

Vitamin C:         57 mg

Calcium:           14 mg

Magnesium:      19 mg

Potassium:        417 mg

Carotenoids:     3,219 micrograms

Calories:           53

Fat:                    0 g

Saturated Fat:   N/A

Vitamin A:        5,276 IU

Folic Acid:         33 micrograms

Niacin:              1 mg

Note

Always best quality khurboja fruits should be used.This fruit has high content of water is over 90 percent, you are supposed to not take any water after eating khurboja. Fruits has no side effects but some not considered good in some diseases 

Kashmiri Garlic (Snow Mountain Garlic) health benefits:

Kashmiri Garlic (Snow Mountain Garlic) health benefits

Kashmiri garlic health benefits

Kashmiri garlic (Snow Mountain Garlic) is commonly also known as Kashmiri lasoon/lahsun. Kashmiri Lahsun has many medicinal properties. Eating garlic daily can helps to prevent and control cholesterol in the blood vessels and it stops the hardening of arteries which causes heart attack and high Blood Pressure.

The scientific name of the garlic is Allium sativum. Kashmiri garlic grows in Himalayan mountain ranges and harvested once a year. This variety of garlic grows in Jammu and Kashmir therefore also called Jummu garlic or Indian Kashmiri Garlic. It looks like hard shelled bulbs. People can eat it by breaking the shell. Snow Mountain Garlic has many benefits for health. Eating Kashmiri lahsun raise energy levels.

Kashmiri-luhsan-snow mountain-garlic-plant

It helps in increasing oxygenation and detoxifying the body.  People could not understand how to eat Kashmiri garlic which is very simple just break the shell of garlic buds and crush the cloves of garlic before intake.

Tinda Vegetable/ Tinda Gourd Seeds Health Benefits

Tinda Vegetable/ Tinda Gourd Seeds Health Benefits

Tinda is a vegetable which is eaten and grown in Asian Countries e.g. India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Tinda has lots of health benefits and a high nutrients food. It has many properties of cucumber and squash.

Tinda looks similar to green apple its taste, texture and seeds are like squash. Its white fleshy material is used for cooking. people also cook spicy Tindas which are called Masala Bhary Tinday or Bharwan Tinday. Seeds of Tinda are safe to eat and often cooked along with flesh. Tinda seeds can also be roasted just like water melon seeds and enjoyed as snack. Juice made from fresh raw tinda is often used as detoxifying drink.

Health / Nutritional Benefits of Tinda

This vegetable stores a plentiful supply of essential nutrients and phytochemcials.

Here are some health benefits of tinda awesome vegetable for our body

1. Tinda/tinday has antibacterial properties
2. Tinday are good for stomach. They help in getting rid of gastric problems and constipation
3. Helps in weight loss and source of fibers
4. This vegetable is very good for heart. Antioxidant properties of Tinda help controlling blood pressure. Tinda leaves are also help in controlling blood pressure in “Chakwal” Village of Pakistan women mostly cook Tinda leaves and use them as a home remedy for blood pressure.
5. Tinda prevents cancer it protects from free radicals which causes cancer.
6. Tinda makes hair healthier and shining
7. Tinda pulp shines skin and fair the skin complexion you may try tinda Scrub for shinning skin click here Tinda.
8. It is good source of water and removes toxins from body
9. Source of vitamin 6 fatty acid helps in growth of brain cells
10. Tinda helps in getting rid of aging signs and helps in getting healthy body s
11. Tinda seeds help in regulating balance of protein in blood serum.It helps in increasing body immunity and supports function such as nutrients transportation and clothing. It plays important role in circulatory system and its functioning.

Tinda Vegetable Common Names:

Here are some common names of tinda sabzi

Tinda scientific name is Praecitrullus fistulosus

Hindi or Urdu: Tinda or Tinday, Indian Baby pumpkin or Round melon or squash melon, Indian Round Gourd or Apple gourd   

Punjabi: Tandus or tendu Nepal: Matyangre pharsi or Tinda pharsii

Sindhi: Meha

Rajasthan: Tindsi,

Tamil: Kovaikkai

Marathi: Dhemase or Dhemsa

Tinda Vegetable Scrubs for Healthy, Glowing Skin / Body

Tinda Vegetable Scrubs for Healthy, Glowing Skin / Body

Tinda Seeds Scrub

Ingredients

Tinda, Gram Powder

Recipe

Grind tinda with seed add gram powder or baisan apply on dry skin for fifteen minutes and remove it. This scrub will give you neat clean and clear skin. Scrub also acts as a skin shiner.

Tinda Body Scrub

Ingredients

Tinda, Lemon Juice and Sugar

Recipe

Make paste of tinda add lemon juice and sugar grind and apply paste on the body leave for ten minutes before shower. 

Tinda Seed Body Scrub

Ingredients

Tinda , Lemon Juice and Crystal Alum(A Pinch) 

Recipe

Make paste of tinda seeds add lemon juice and crystal alum mix well and apply mixture on the body for ten minutes before shower. Take cool shower after that. 

Health benefits of orange Pumpkin or Kaddu

Pumpkin or kaddu is really very beneficial for your health. It contains vitamins, fibre and minerals. It is also called sweet vegetable. some of its health benefits are as follow.

1.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for Heart:

Pumpkin is very rich in fibre which helps in cleaning arteries which are blocked due to bad cholesterol. It also contains carotenoids whose high consumption will prevent heart diseases.

2.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for eyes:

Pumpkin is very good for eyes as it is very rich with vitamin A. it also contains carotenoids like lutein and zeaxanthin which also helps in keeping your vision undamaged and it prevents age related molecular disintegration.

3.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for weight loss:

Pumpkin helps you to lose weight as it contains fibre which feels you full           without fat.100g of Pumpkin will contain just 26 calories so it is also very low in calories.

4.     Health benefits of pumpkin for digestive system:

Pumpkin is a very big source of fibre. Daily consumption of fibre for a healthy digestive system is 20-35g so that you can absorb all nutrients in your body. Pumpkin will help you in satisfying your daily requirement of fibre.

5.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for immunity:

Pumpkins are very good for a strong immune system as it contains vitamin A, C, E and iron which will helps you to improve your immune system and will prevent infections and other diseases.

6.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for hydration:

Pumpkin contains 90% of water which will helps you to keep yourself hydrated.

7.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for breast cancer:

Pumpkin is very rich in beta-carotene higher concentration of it in blood will help women to prevent breast cancer.

8.     Health benefits of Pumpkin for reducing inflammation:

Pumpkin is very rich in beta-cryptoxanthin which is a pro-vitamin A it helps in reducing inflammatory disease the same as rheumatoid arthritis.

18 Health Benefits of Saunf (Foeniculum vulgar mill)

18 Health Benefits of Saunf (Foeniculum vulgar mill)

Saunf (Fennel seeds) have many health benefits. Fennel seeds or saunf is famous seasoning agent used for flavours in many Asian food recipes such as Iran, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan.

 Fennel seeds have a pleasant smell and add enjoyable and sweet flavour to dishes. Saunf seeds have anti-bacterial properties and medicinal properties. 

Fennel seeds are mentioned in the Lacnunga (Anglo-Saxon herbal manuscript) as one of the nine herbs that have powerful health benefits.

Fennel seeds are commonly named as saunf, madhurika, misreya and variyali. Foeniculum vulgar mill is scientific name of suanf.

The plant originated from Mediterranean countries and it was later brought to Europe, Asia and North America. The leaves of saunf look like feathers and have yellow colour flowers. The flowering of the saunf usually starts during the peak summer season. It is cultivated in India and Pakistan.

Health benefits of saunf

Saunf is one of important medical herb and as these seed have numerous health benefits. Fennel seeds are also known as culinary herbs which have many medicinal properties used in many health problem remedies. Assured health benefits of saunf include the following:

1. Fennel seeds for your skin

Fennels seeds help in preventing acne and other skin infections because of its antiseptic and antioxidant properties. Saunf helps in reducing aging signs its antioxidants properties prevents cell damage caused by the free radicals and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots and fine lines. Fennel water (Saunf ka pani) works as toner and increase skin elasticity and softness. Fennel seeds hydrate skin and stimulate circulation of blood.

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2. Hair benefits of fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are very good for hairs. It strengthens hair and prevents hair loss and graying of hair. Saunf or fennel seeds tea is used for hairs it stop hair fall and help in getting rid of itchy scalp and dandruff. Here is fennel seed recipe

Fennel seeds tea recipe

Take three tbsp of fennel seeds and make powder of it by grinding. boil this powder in one glass of water for 10 to 15 minutes. Use saunf tea on hairs and then wash hair with shampoo and conditioner.

3. Increase eyesight and eye health

Saunf can help in improving eyesight and prevents vision loss. Fennel seeds reduce ocular pressure or eye pressure. It is good remedy for preventing glaucoma (a vision-impairing disease which is caused by increased pressure in the eyes).

4. Saunf reduces blood pressure

Saunf is very good for treating high blood pressure. Fennel seeds support healthy blood circulation. These seeds also helps dilates blood vessels and reduce the likelihood of high blood pressure. Fennel seeds have high amounts of potassium that balances sodium in body which also helps in balancing blood pressure.

5. Fennels seeds prevent cancer

Fennel seeds have antioxidants which protect body from free radicals and prevent its oxidative damage to cells and DNA. The flavonoid antioxidant of saunf protects our body from cancer and many other types of diseases. These antioxidants destroy the free radicals.

6. Fennels seeds improve bone health

Fennel seeds have bundle of minerals like phosphorous, calcium and magnesium which are required for improving bone health and strength they also helps in development of bones there for avoid osteoporosis.

7. Saunf for digestive health

Fennels seeds promote digestion by stimulating the production of digestive juices and gastric juices. saunf is remedy for gas, bowel movements, constipation, flatulence and bloating.

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8. Used for weight loss

Saunf have high amount of fiber helps in controlling appetite feels you fuller for long hours which prevent overeating. Therefore used for weight loss. it also breaks up fat deposits from body.

9. Reduces Arthritis Pain

Fennel seeds help in curing arthritis pain they reduce arthritis disease pain due to their anti inflammatory properties.

10. Saunf prevents respiratory disease

Fennel seeds help in reducing respiratory diseases they reduce mucous and phlegm. saunf provides relief from cough, cold, asthma bronchitis and nasal congestion.

11. Benefits of fennel seeds for women

Saunf is advantageous for women reduce menstrual cramps and its pain it’s helpful for lactating mothers as they increased production of milk just drink saunf ka pani(fennel water).you can make it by boiling two tbsp of fennel seeds powder in water.

12. Saunf for Gastro Esophageal Reflux disorder (GERD)

Chewing fennel seed reduce hyperacidity and it is good way to prevent Gastro Esophageal Reflux disorder these seeds helps in increasing pH in stomach.

13. Fennel seeds protect liver

The volatile oils present in these seeds can protect the liver.

14. Good for hearth

Saunf seeds have anti-hypertensive properties which makes it good for heart heath.

Fennels seeds are source of fibers and have antioxidant deity fiber which helps in reducing LDL levels and bad cholesterol. saunf is a low fat food and helps in increasing HDL cholesterol or good cholesterol. These seeds reduce chances of heart strokes and hearth attack.

15. Increase memory good for brain 

Saunf helps in improving brain health and increasing memory. Fennel herb is a brilliant source of potassium therefore improves blood circulation to brain nerves and brain cells, which makes brain very active. Saunf also prevents brain disease like dementia, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.

16. Saunf for blood cell production

Saunf treats anemia. These seeds are source of iron and copper and iron which promotes and increase red blood cells production.

17. Used in cooking

saunf is used in cooking for adding flavours and aroma to cuisine. These seeds are used in making biscuits, cakes and bread etc. In various countries, fennel seeds are eaten after serving Because of its mouth freshener properties and used in some toothpaste.

18. Saunf as mouth freshener

Chewing these seeds after dinner is habit in India and Pakistan. It improves digestive system and works as mouth freshener by removing spicy or left in mouth.

Side effects of saunf

There are no common side effects of saunf if used in proper amount. But if you have sensitive skin then you may have allergy from it. Use of fennel seeds during pregnancy is also not good and should be avoided. If you are using any medicine then avoid saunf because it may react with drugs. 

Nutrition value and Medical properties of Fennel seeds

Fennel seeds (saunf) are used as flavour and spice because of its medical properties. Saunf consist of 90% of volatile oil which is source of chavicol, flavonoids, fenchone, anethole, palmitic acid, linolenic acid, sterols and oleic acid.

Fennel seeds are source of many nutrients, vitamins, anti-oxidants, minerals and dietary fiber. . Fennel seeds have many essential oils which consist of  anisic aldehyde, anethole, pinene and chavicol, of strong antioxidant and therapeutic properties.

Dietary fiber of saunf which are insoluble fiber encourages digestive health. Fennel seeds have low in saturated fat and cholesterol. These are a good source of vitamin C, Vitamin A, and B group vitamins like B5, B6, B2, B1, and B3. They also have high minerals like phosphorus, calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper and Zinc.